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Dr. Mike Pound returns to discuss the reality check AI needs in 2026. We dive into why the scaling laws are plateauing, the truth about "Agentic AI," and why "Vibe Coding" might be slower than you think.
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0:00 - Coming up
0:57 - Hype vs. Real Life // The AI bubble
04:08 - Levels of AI
07:58 - Agentic AI explained
11:28 - MCP servers explained
12:46 - The future of AI
16:10 - Which career path to take
21:04 - The risks of vibe coding
24:17 - How efficient is AI?
25:41 - How to get into AI // What to learn
32:20 - Is it too late to get into AI?
37:10 - Is AI scaling over?
41:49 - AI and privacy
48:52 - Where to start
53:15 - Conclusion
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